Turbochargers are being discussed. Technician A says that the compressor wheel is mounted in the air intake system. Technician B says that boost pressure is limited by the wastegate. Who is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. The compressor wheel is indeed mounted in the air intake system, and boost pressure is indeed limited by the wastegate. The compressor wheel compresses the air that enters the engine, which increases its density and allows for more oxygen to be burned during combustion. The wastegate controls the amount of exhaust gas that enters the turbocharger, which in turn controls the speed of the turbine and the amount of boost pressure produced by the compressor wheel.

Turbochargers Are Being Discussed